Social Worker

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Social Worker- Intermediate Care Lambeth (ICL) At Home Team

REF: 2148

Hybrid Working

Career graded PO2-PO3: £43, 542 pa rising in annual increments to £49,638 pa inc LW.

1 x Permanent and Full Time

1 x Fixed Term Contract and Full Time.

Welcome payment- £1000

Market Supplement- £1000

About Us:

It is an exciting time to join Lambeth Council, we have bold ambitions for the future of Lambeth's communities and residents through our Lambeth 2030 Plan 'Our Future, Our Lambeth. To deliver on these ambitions, we have embarked our transformational One Lambeth Programme ensuring we are 'connected by purpose,' in everything we do to deliver excellence. We are proud to have recently developed a refreshed set of One Lambeth Values and Behaviours that were develop for staff by staff; Equity, Ambition, Kindness, and Accountability. For more information, please have a look at our dedicated One Lambeth Values and Behaviours page.

About the Borough:

Located in the heart of South London, Lambeth Borough is a vibrant community of over 317,600 residents. Stretching from the dynamic neighbourhood of Streatham in the South to the iconic landmarks of Waterloo in the North, we are proud to be the 9th largest borough in London. Our diversity is our strength, with more than 130 languages spoken, making Lambeth the home of the Windrush generation, London's largest LGBTQ+ community, and a thriving Portuguese-speaking community.

With exceptional schools, lush green spaces including Brockwell Park, cultural gems like the Black Cultural Archives, and world-renowned institutions such as St Thomas's Hospital, Lambeth offers an enriching and dynamic environment.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to join our dynamic team. As part of this integrated service, you will play a key role in supporting individuals in the community, ensuring their needs are met through person-centred care and collaborative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Care Act Assessments & Support Planning: Carry out thorough assessments and develop personalised care plans to support Lambeth residents.
• Home Visits & Safeguarding: Conduct urgent face-to-face visits and address safeguarding concerns.
• Carer Support: Assess the needs of carers and ensure access to the right support and services.
• Mental Capacity Assessments: Complete mental capacity assessments within the legal framework, ensuring that all individuals are supported appropriately.
• Duty Coverage & Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside health professionals to screen new referrals and participate in regular multi-disciplinary team meetings.
• Rehabilitation & Reablement Services: Identify and support cases that require the Rehab & Reablement pathway, helping residents regain their independence.

Key Requirements:

• Professional Registration: Social Work England registration and enhanced DBS check.
• Experience: Proven experience in managing complex caseloads, delivering strengths-based and person-centred care.
• Communication Skills: Strong engagement with service users, their families, and colleagues. A commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Flexibility: The role is office-based five days a week when working as the triaging/duty Social Worker (approximately one week per month). However, hybrid working is available for the remaining weeks, with a commitment to two office days per week.

Internal Applicants:

If you are an internal applicant, please liaise with your line manager and the hiring manager regarding transfers.

We especially encourage applications from people from underrepresented groups and while the role is open to all applicants, Lambeth will utilise the positive action provisions of the Equality Act 2010 to appoint a candidate from underrepresented groups where there is a choice between two candidates of equal merit.

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification in hyperlink below:

Job Description and Person Specification

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Stefan Roberts- Team Manager at or

Recruitment Timelines:

Advert close date: 11:59pm on Sunday 2 March 2025.

Benefits:

We believe in rewarding our staff. When you join us, you'll gain access to a range of benefits, including:

• Participation in our 5 Staff Networks: Black, Asian, and Multi-Ethnic, LGBTQ+, Disability, Young Professionals, and Women's.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting from 27 days, increasing to up to 35 days depending on length of service.
• Membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Occupational Sick Pay based on length of service.
• Discounts at local restaurants.
• Discount at our Active Lambeth Gyms.
• Learning and Development opportunities, including Apprenticeships.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Secure Bike Storage facilities at our Town Hall and Civic Centre.
• Trade Union Membership.

How to Apply:

If you're interest in this opportunity, click on the apply button and complete an online application.

In your supporting statement, please clearly demonstrate how you meet the shortlist criteria marked with an 'A' at shortlist stage. We operate an anonymised application process, so be sure to remove personal details when uploading your CV and personal statement.

At Lambeth, we are dedicated to providing quality services and equal opportunities for all. We are committed to safer recruitment and are proud to be a Stonewall diversity champion, a Living Wage Employer, and to guarantee interviews for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria of the role. For a full list of our accreditations, please click here .